IB Mathematics Teacher (f/m/d) | MYP & DP

BBIS has an opening for a Teacher of IB DP/MYP Mathematics (f/m/d).
Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region), Germany – Local residency required
Contract Type: Full-time (30 teaching units / 40 hours per week), initially limited until 31st July 2029
Start Date: 1st August 2027
Teaching: Grades 6–12 (MYP & DP)
Vacation & Workload: Up to 180 teaching days and a total of 187 work days per school year (see our school holiday calendar for details)
Salary Range: €56,325 – €63,262 gross/year (based on experience/classification) plus annual CPI-based adjustments and potential responsibility stipends
On-site Work: On-site teaching with designated preparation time
Application Deadline: Rolling applications; early submission encouraged
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About this role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Mathematics teacher who believes that every student can succeed in Mathematics. You will provide engaging and appropriately challenging learning experiences for high-achieving students, while fostering confidence and growth in those with developing skills or low confidence in numeracy.
Join our international community where high expectations, inclusive teaching, and a growth mindset for all learners drive everything we do. You will have the opportunity to shape our IB Mathematics curriculum across grades 6–12 in a tech-rich, collaborative environment that values innovation and student well-being.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
Teach IB DP and IB MYP Mathematics to students from grade 6 to 12 (experience in Math AI and/or Remedial MYP Math is an asset
Design inquiry-driven, differentiated instruction and implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions to support all learners
Communicate regularly with parents to build strong home-school partnerships
Contribute to homeroom/advisor role, extra-curricular activities, and holistic student development
Plan collaboratively across disciplines and utilise technology effectively within teaching and learning
Promote student well-being in the Maths classroom and beyond
YOUR QUALIFICATION
What you bring to the role:
Teaching certification, preferably with a master's degree in a related field
Experience teaching Mathematics in IB programmes (MYP and DP preferred; we also welcome candidates with experience in AP, A-Level, IGCSE or similar, as training can be provided as part of our extensive professional development programme)
Experience in international schools with excellent references indicating a passion for teaching Mathematics
Outstanding communication skills (both written and spoken)
Your approach and mindset:
Strong belief that all students can access and succeed at Mathematics, and that the cornerstone of student confidence with numeracy is the acquisition of foundational content, skills, and understandings.
Innovative, connected, creative, collaborative, flexible and proactive professional with a passion for your subject.
Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate students' varying abilities and interests, ensuring all learners are engaged and supported.
Ability to incorporate varied instructional models and assessment methods to optimise student learning.
Team player who is resilient and a risk taker with a positive growth mindset.
Demonstrate the IB learner profile attributes and embrace the school's Mission and Guiding Statements.
Motivated to help students become creative and critical thinkers who are actively engaged in their own learning.
Create a safe, secure and stimulating environment based on understanding, respect and shared agreements in accordance with BBIS's Child Safeguarding Policy.
Value and make productive use of the diversity of cultures and perspectives that exist in the school community.
Confident to seek support when uncertain or challenged.
Desirable experience:
Experience in teaching Theory of Knowledge
Supervise the Personal Project/Extended Essay
Experience as an IB workshop leader and/or examiner
OUR OFFER
Grow with us in a diverse, supportive team:
Structured onboarding and peer mentoring for new hires
Funded IB workshops, annual professional development budget
Clear path to lead teacher, Head of Department, or IB Coordinator roles
A diverse faculty of international colleagues from various countries
Regular team-building events, staff socials, and open feedback culture
Inclusive ethos: explicit commitment to diversity, equity, anti-racism, and safeguarding
You will empower students and colleagues, aligned with BBIS values of inclusion, innovation, and global citizenship.
YOUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONTACTS FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS:
About us
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independent, state-approved, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally minded community of Germany's capital region and beyond. Committed to inclusion and a global outlook, BBIS is one of Europe's leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, proudly offering all three IB programmes – the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), from primary through secondary to university preparation. In the current school year, our school teaches around 900 students representing over 75 nationalities.WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:
- Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving the educational level day by day – and you too can make a difference on this journey.
- Continuous growth. We provide professional training and induction to set you up for success in your role.
- Pushing boundaries. Everyone matters equally, taking on new challenges together alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
- Having fun at work and beyond. Join our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or make use of our fitness facilities to find your balance.
- Feeling at home. Enjoy our green campus, our relocation service, and our international, open-minded community.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM
Inclusion is at the heart of our core values at BBIS, reflecting our mission to inspire every member of our learning community to become a responsible, compassionate global citizen. We actively welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as BIPOC, those with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
BBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow international 'Safer Recruitment' protocols. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a 10-year employment history check, satisfactory references, and enhanced police checks (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) from all countries in which you have lived for more than 6 months during the last 10 years.
MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST & SAFER RECRUITING
To comply with German legal requirements and our high Safeguarding and CIS accreditation standards, the following documentation is required before the start of employment:
- Work Permit: Valid German permit preferred; visa support available for long-term commitments.
- Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970).
- Degrees: Original certificate + official proof of comparability.
- Background Checks: Police clearances from all countries of residence (needed early for mandatory Unterrichtsanzeige).
- Chronological CV: Complete professional history overview (CIS requirement).
- Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows).
YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Step 1: Submit your CV or professional profile (e.g. via Search Associates or LinkedIn) through our BBIS careers page. Please ensure your professional history is listed chronologically, in line with international safeguarding standards.
- Step 2: Join a first conversation via video call (approx. 45 minutes).
- Step 3: Visit our BBIS campus (approx. 60 minutes).
- Step 4: Provide contact details of at least two professional referees, including your current or most recent supervisor. Confidential vetting is a mandatory part of our safer recruiting process.
- Step 5: Complete the final verification of your documents from the Mandatory Legal Checklist, followed by official feedback and/or a contract offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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